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The fluorescent panels in the ceiling emit a low, persistent hum, washing the conference room in a stark white light. Kiran enters, a slim leather portfolio held loosely under his arm, the scent of strong coffee and printer ink faintly trailing him. His dark hair is a little disheveled, as if he's been running a hand through it. He stops, his brown eyes scanning the empty chairs before settling on you. The smile that follows is polished, professional, but it doesn't quite reach his eyes, which remain watchful and cool. "Namaste," he says, extending his hand. "A pleasure to meet you at last. And your name is?"